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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1912
Page
17
Scattered opinions from observers in San Francisco and New Orleans cast doubt on Welgast's form after surgery. Analysts note possible lingering weakness and warn against premature judgment while acknowledging his past prowess and fighting spirit.
Newton Keene and Graham have been pivotal for Southwestern University during the 1912 season. Graham, among Texas college football’s lightest players, has played in every game with strong results for Georgetown opponents. Keene returned this week from a motocycle accident and reclaimed the left end position, excelling in defense and opening holes on offense.
Despite Ban Johnson's ban on their on field sketches, Manager Griffith will keep his two comedians for next season. Both Schaefer and Altrock contributed to the Nationals last year with smart base running direction and crowd-pleasing antics. Though approached by minor leagues and the Giants, Griffith plans to retain them as vaudeville style aides and values their salaries as well spent.
Riverside Restaurant advertises a big turkey dinner today priced at 25 cents. The note emphasizes value and a limited time offer for diners seeking an affordable meal.
Local motoring authorities note the surge in car purchases for summer and fall. Hudson dealer William Steinhardt predicts about 1,000,000 cars in service in the U.S. by season's end, equaling one in twenty families, with 700,000 current vehicles and 300,000 1913 models expected.
The piece argues that as economic production improves the Hudson 37 will shift car ownership from a rare privilege to a common benefit. It claims 80 percent of farmers could buy such a car and over 15 percent of higher price classes could enjoy big touring autos, with more families owning cars in the near future. It also notes public humor toward President Fallieres and his reception of ragging songs.
James E. Sullivan, secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union and president of the board of public recreation, issues a call for a meeting to discuss building a $5,000,000 stadium in Central Park. The plan envisions a white marble structure, a near replica of Athens famous stadium, addressing the lack of a major athletic field in New York for national and international events.
President Black of the San Antonio baseball club oversaw bids for a roofed grandstand seating 6200 and bleachers for 1000 at Broncho park on South Presa street. About fourteen contractors submitted bids, with costs near 20000, and plans show a top southern baseball facility. The opening bowling season and league team selections also loom as committees finalize eight team entries.
Entries for the Turner Winter Bowling league close today as Secretary William Schmiedekind reports sufficient applicants to form at least six teams for the championship. The prior season ended with Klaus defeating Huntress for leadership. Klaus is expected to retain its lineup. A week hence the Turners Bowling Association holds its annual turkey bowl with games starting early in the afternoon.
H B Harper of Willys Overland reports German manufacturers oppose American autos and aim to discredit them. He notes Germany and England oppose low priced quality cars, fearing loss of prestige, while American mass production enables higher quality at lower costs, with Germany’s 128 plants vs Overland’s 40,000 cars in a season.
Dr J R Cunningham, osteopath, located in the 449 Moore Building. Contact by OSTEOPATH office at phone 984 J.
The White Sox, under President Comiskey, plan a December 1913 tour of Australia with stops in Honolulu and the South Sea islands. The trip lasts about 738 days including travel, with 32 days in Melbourne and surrounding cities and exhibition games against Australian clubs. Returns to San Francisco around March 1 before 1914 season preparations.
Clark Griffith owns 35 percent of the National club and manages it. Ola Fox is the largest individual stockholder in the Washington Americans. Connie Mack holds 25 percent of the Philadelphia Athletics. Taylor owns 50 percent of the club. McAleer Comiskey Stahl and McRoy control the remaining 50 percent. J J McGraw has no stock but is the highest paid manager. Fielder Jones left Charley Comis-
During the Philippine campaign General Charles King encounters a cadet who refuses to salute. The recruit misidentifies King, thinking him the fire chief, and replies he is on duty though unsure of orders. The exchange ends with King correcting the cadet on military salutes.
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